Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Eco Tour

This full-day Great Ocean Road tour takes a reverse route, heading inland first so you reach the Twelve Apostles coast before the bigger crowds. It’s a practical choice if you want to cover the headline stops in one day without feeling like you’re just following a convoy of tour buses. Along the way, you’ll visit key lookouts including Loch Ard Gorge, the Razorback, Gibson Steps and the Twelve Apostles, plus do a rainforest walk in Great Otway National Park and pass through coastal towns like Apollo Bay and Lorne. Transport, national park fees and guide commentary are included.

The day starts with pickup from designated meeting points before travelling inland in an air-conditioned minivan rather than following the standard coastal route straight away. The main advantage is getting to the Twelve Apostles section earlier, with time for stops around this stretch of coastline including Loch Ard Gorge, the Razorback, Gibson Steps and the Twelve Apostles. Later in the day, the tour continues through Great Otway National Park for a rainforest walk, then visits coastal towns such as Apollo Bay and Lorne, with extra photo stops along the way. It runs in all weather, so bring clothes that suit the forecast.